POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Operator will be responsible for operating, assisting, and supporting machine operations. It is an entry level, production position in our Floyd, VA manufacturing plant and involves working with high speed, continuous process equipment and forklift operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of line equipment, assisting in materials movement, labeling and packaging, collecting and removing damaged/scrap materials, performing cleaning and housekeeping tasks in the general Mill area and other tasks as assigned by Crew Leaders and Supervision.
• General knowledge of safe practices and safe performance of all duties, including proper use of PPE, proper operation of fork trucks and attachments, strict adherence to all safe practices and guidelines and general safe conduct at all times in the Mill.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Work experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and able to conduct work tasks on computer systems.

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful candidates will be team players with good communication skills, good math and mechanical skills, safe working records, and the ability to work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTS:

• Candidates must be able to perform typical physical aspects of the job, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), sitting, bending, reaching.
• Acceptable hearing and eyesight required.
• Requires working 12 hour rotating shifts, including alternating weekends.
• Position involves working in Production and Warehouse environments.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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• Interested candidates please reach out to Mark Pileski in Talent Acquisition at mark.pileski@hovo.com